We at the M Zone believe this kind of ineptitude is deserving of a nickname.

Yes, we know our rivals have branded us with nicknames in the past. Tosu fans seem to love referring to us as "scUM" (the clever cousin of "Fuck Michigan") while Pennylvania State University folks are big advocates of calling U-M "Meatchicken" (uh...what?). And we're not above making fun of ourselves, especially when our once-proud hoops team is mired in mediocrity of late. Thus, we're giving ourselves a derisive nickname. When referring to Michigan basketball, if you want to mock, if you want to make fun, call us "NITchigan." It's good, it's fair and it sums up our program these days...unfortunately.

I'm glad I'm not going to be able to watch the game tonight... it's piss poor that a team that was VERY close two years ago, went into the NIT and won... then flopped the next year (injuries aside)... and now this year. Winning everything we're supposed to win........ then losing 7 of 9 to end the season and give away our card to the dance!

Only when we pay for 5 more superstar freshmen to come will I get excited about Michigan hoops

Think about the South Carolina coach--going for two NITs in a row and THREE for him (a couple of years ago at Wake Forest). One is OK but too many more is consistent mediocrity. But I must say that if you are there you might as well win it. It's not the Big Dance but five wins over pretty good teams ain't bad.

My naeighbor who went to MSU with my husband lovingly refers to the Wolverines as Mediocregan because that is all he thinks they will ever be. Was I disappointed about last nights game and the season as a whole, yes. But i'm maize and blue through and through. If they never won another game I will would still love and support them. Hell, i've been a Chicago Bears season ticket holder for years. I have become used to disappointment. I know eventually things will turn around. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

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